Wolrd's Best Lasagna

1 lb ground beef ¼ teas basil leaves
2 Table olive oil 2 teas salt
3 ½ cups tomatoes 1 teas sugar
2 - 8 oz cans tomato sauce 3+ oz sliced mushrooms
¼ cup chopped onions 1/3 lb large lasagna noodles
2 cloves fresh garlic 1 lb ricotta cheese
1 ½ teas oregano leaves ½ lb mozzarella cheese
¼ teas rosemary leaves ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Sauté ground beef in hot oil until meat loses its pink color. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings and mushrooms. Mix well; cook slowly about 2 hours until sauce is thickened. Cook noodles following directions on the package; drain, rinse in cold water and separate. In a buttered 3 quart baking dish make two layers of the noodles, meat sauces, ricotta, mozzarella slices and parmesan cheese, in this order, using about half for each layer. Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve 6-7

Note: pepperoni may be added to meat sauce if desired.